How to Prepare Cherries You should wash, de-stem, and pit cherries before using them. Wash them under running water first, and then gently pull of the stems. Use a cherry pitter to push out the pits, or use a paring knife to cut around the stone to half them and pop ...

There are two main cherry varieties: sweet cherries and sour cherries. Sour cherries are round in shape and tart in flavour. They hold their shape during cooking, making them ideal for baking and preserving. In Canada, you can find the Montmorency variety of sour (or ...

Cherries are small plump stone fruits. In Canada, most of our cherries are grown in British Columbia and Ontario, and the peak season is from June to August. Interestingly, they require cold weather to grow, which is why they cannot grow in tropical climates. Cherry ...

These summer fruits are so delicious on their own, but with their deep and subtle flavour, sweet cherries pair well with so many different foods: sweet, sour, or savoury! Cherries go well with Produce: lime, blueberries, dark leafy greens, other stone fruits, radish, ...

Sweet Cherries Nutrition Because of their deep, red colour, cherries are high in antioxidants anthocyanin and glycoside, which are said to help reduce the risk of cancer. They’re anti-inflammatory and good for muscle recovery and joint pain. They contain melatonin, a ...